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The Auctioneer and the Treasury Chief: How Billy Long Fell Short at the I.R.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought total control over the I.R.S., an agency where Mr. Long, the new commissioner, had ...
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Scott Bessent’s sudden visit to IRS office — with whistleblowers — sends strong message just days after sixth commish was ousted

IRS acting commissioner Scott Bessent spent 45 minutes in the building to reassure the troops that he is hands-on and taking charge of the organization after a period of uncertainty — six days ...

Will the 2026 tax season start late? IRS commissioner sparks speculation

Buzz has begun about whether the IRS will delay its 2026 tax filing kickoff. IRS says it will announce the timing of "opening ...
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These are the 7 commissioners who have led the IRS in 2025

In 2025, the IRS has faced an unprecedented leadership crisis, with seven commissioners taking the helm in rapid succession.
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Bessent makes first visit to IRS as commissioner

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made his inaugural visit to the IRS as acting commissioner on Thursday, after he replaced ...
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IRS chief 'wondered why he had been asked to do the job' before being booted: report

Donald Trump appointee Billy Long’s two-month tenure at the Internal Revenue Service was littered with missteps, confusion ...

Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you

National security adviser Mike Waltz was nominated as United Nations ambassador after he mistakenly added a journalist to a ...